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Atwater Estate Vineyards and Winery is located on the southeastern shore of Seneca Lake in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State. Located 7 miles north of Watkins Glen, our vineyards, containing sixteen different varieties of grapes, grow on a glacier-carved hillside that extends from Route 414 to just above the water’s edge. Using quality estate grown fruit, our por... Read more

Atwater Estate Vineyards and Winery is located on the southeastern shore of Seneca Lake in the heart of Finger Lakes Wine Country of New York State. Located 7 miles north of Watkins Glen, our vineyards, containing sixteen different varieties of grapes, grow on a glacier-carved hillside that extends from Route 414 to just above the water’s edge. Using quality estate grown fruit, our portfolio of wines include dynamic varietals and artful blends to please every palette. With a spectacular panoramic view of the lake as a backdrop, our friendly and inviting tasting room staff welcomes you to sample current vintages throughout the year. Read less

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Strikingly pungent oily, petrol, plastic nose. Tart finish with petrol flavors. There's some quince, and pears in there, but the Riesling's petrol dominated, and the wine was overly tart. I think the semi-dry Riesling from this winery is more to my tastes.

External Reviews for Atwater Vineyards Riesling Dry

Source: Premium Wine & Spirits

01/03/2012

Atwaterrsquo;s Dry Riesling is done in the ldquo;Kabinettrdquo; style of the Rheingau in Germany. It exemplifies the lightness and delicacy attributed to fine Kabinett wines. This aromatic, crisp wine is delightfully complementary to chicken, fish or light pork dishes.

One of the Finger Lakes most notable varieties, Atwater Estate vineyard's 2006 dry Riesling is made in the "Kabinett" style of the Rheingau region of Germany; referring to wines of "superior quality". Engagingly aromatic, this wine's unique character is a union of our vineyard's slate soils, steep slopes and mature Riesling vines. Revealing hints of honey, fresh herbs and lime, try this vintage with seafood and bold cheeses.

Riesling produces aromatic light to medium-bodied wines. They can have exceedingly complex aromas with floral, herbal and spicy aromas combined with honey and fruit. Our vineyards reap the benefits of Lake Effect temperature control from Seneca Lake that creates less severe extremes in winter and summer, and buffers against spring and fall frosts. The vines are planted in a shallow layer of topsoil on sloping shale beds. If we had our way with Mother nature every year, we would ask her to give us the right amount of sun and rain so that we may receive a plethora of Riesling grapes from the vineyards.